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  • Rumour: Samsung Probably Kept the Best Galaxy S4 / S IV to themselves!

    Rumour: Samsung Probably Kept the Best Galaxy S4 / S IV to themselves!

    Recently it has been discovered that a third Samsung Galaxy S4 /S IV model set to be released for the South Korean market may exist (and it probably is the best). While most of us know that there are two models; one using a 1.6GHz Exynos 5 Octa processor and another using a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 S4 processor the model set for the Korean market is supposedly running a 1.8Ghz Exynos 5 Octa processor.

    According to SamMobile the model numbers and other details include:

    • GT-I9500 – Exynos 5 Octa 1.6 GHz without LTE
    • GT-I9505 – Snapdragon 600 1.9 GHz with LTE
    • SHV-E300S – Exynos 5 Octa 1.8 GHz with LTE
  • Showing Off the Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV: Sound Shot, Group Play and S Translator

    Showing Off the Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV: Sound Shot, Group Play and S Translator

    While the Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV remains the king of the hill to beat in the smartphone market (especially the still as of now unbeaten Exynos Octa versions) its main focus has always been about making life easier, or at least that is what Samsung's marketing machine wants you to believe. Samsung's introductory video for the Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV highlighted many of these "life companion" S features and now they're showing them off one by one. Check out the videos below for a sometimes heartwarming and heartpumping look at the Sound Shot, Group Play and S Translator in action for real-life situations. Expect more to come, but for now my favourite remains the S Translator (imagine the unfair advantage you could get with it on shows like the Amazing Race ;) ).

  • Xiaomi Mi2S beats Snapdragon 600 Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV

    Xiaomi Mi2S beats Snapdragon 600 Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV

    China-brand phones are rapidly becoming better and better, providing more powerful performance and more solid build quality. One such China brand smartphone is the Xiaomi Mi2S which recently beat out the Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 powered Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV in benchmarks. The benchmark in question is the now often remarked AnTuTu benchmark where the Xiaomi Mi2S scored 25913, edging out the Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 powered Samsung Galaxy S4 which got 25446.

  • Lenovo K900 Edges out Snapdragon 600 Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV Coming to Malaysia

    Lenovo K900 Edges out Snapdragon 600 Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV Coming to Malaysia

    The Lenovo IdeaPhone K900 has just barely managed to outscore the Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 powered Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV. Using the AnTuTu benchmark, the Lenovo IdeaPhone K900 scored an impressive 25827 against the Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 powered Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV. The Lenovo IdeaPhone K900 may have the following specs:

    • 2GHz Intel Atom z2580 dual-core processor
    • 2GB RAM
    • 16GB of storage (no microSD)
    • 5.5-inch FHD LCD (401 ppi)
    • 13MP rear camera + 2MP front camera
    • 2500 mAh battery
    • Android 4.2
  • Why is the Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV Exynos 5 Octa Version so Rare?

    Why is the Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV Exynos 5 Octa Version so Rare?

    The Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV is an impressive smartphone in either its Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 version and its Exynos 5 Octa version. However, recent benchmarks of the Samsung Exynos 5 Octa have revealed that it is a lot more powerful than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 version. The question here is, why has Samsung made nearly 70% of its Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV smartphones using the Qualcomm Snapdragon 600? Why haven't they used just the Samsung Exynos 5 Octa?

  • Apple iPhone 5S rumours: Malaysia Unveiling Date, Wraparound display and Anti-Gravity Safety

    Apple iPhone 5S rumours: Malaysia Unveiling Date, Wraparound display and Anti-Gravity Safety

    Rumours about new phones constantly crop up and Apple's iPhone 5S is no different. For the first rumour about Apple's iPhone 5S unveiling date, while a few sources have said that it could be in August 2013, some are saying that it could go on sale one month earlier in July. This rumour is based on a prediction by an Apple tech fanzine. Other launch dates include June which would allow it better competition with the Samsung Galaxy S4. If the Apple iPhone 5S were to be launched on 20 June 2013 it would also nearly coincide with the anniversary of the original Apple iPhone's launch (29 June 2007).

  • Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV Review

    Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV Review

    Every time I do a flagship smartphone review I always compare it with the Pomegranate phone (which was a fake/hoax). This review about the Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV is no different. The only difference here, is that in some ways the Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV may actually beat the Pomegranate phone. Read on and find out how.

    If the Design isn't broke, don't fix it

    Building upon the record sales-breaking design of the Samsung Galaxy SIII, the Samsung Galaxy S4 looks exactly like it. It has the same Polycarbonate (plastic) shell, the same rounded corners, the same look and feel. Just this time around, Samsung have somehow managed to squeeze in more screen space, make it thinner, lighter and have a bigger capacity battery.

  • Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV Pre-orders Begin but Malaysia Coming Later!

    Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV Pre-orders Begin but Malaysia Coming Later!

    Samsung has finally released confirmed dates as to when the Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV will be released in the United Kingdom with these dates being 25 and 26 April 2013. UK retailers have since opened up Pre-order registration for the Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV starting from £629.95 (RM2962.44) without any SIM (meaning there isn't any data plan or service contract). The smartphone is available in both 'Black Mist' and 'White Frost'.

  • Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV Mini Confirmed

    Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV Mini Confirmed

    While there have been plenty of rumours about the Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV Mini going about, we finally have confirmation that it will actually be produced. From Lee Keon Hyok, Senior Vice President at Samsung Electronics who talked to BusinessWeek recently, the quote goes like this, “the Galaxy S 4 doesn’t come out until late April. It’s fast, has a big, bright screen, and will probably be another huge hit for Samsung, as will the S4 mini that will go on sale soon after”.

  • Exynos 5-powered Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV Benchmarks Are Awesome!

    Exynos 5-powered Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV Benchmarks Are Awesome!

    Previously we reported on the early benchmarks done using the Snapdragon 600-powered Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV or I9505 which were done using Geekbench 2. Now, benchmarks using the Exynos-powered Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV or I9500 have come up and blown practically every other device out of the water. The benchmark tests were done using AnTuTu and Quadrant. Check them out below:

    AnTuTu (Higher is better)

    Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 Antutu.JPG